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SpaceAdministration _ pavethewayfor futurehumanexploration, goingonoutsideBldg.1thisweek.Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Story on Page 3. Story on Page 4.Houston, Texas

Space News undupVol. 29 January 26, 1990 No. 4

Night landingfitting finalefor Columbia

Columbia, shimmering in theearly- sure Facility (LDEF) and conductedmorning glow of Edwards Air Force numerous experiments that will helpBase runway lights, returned to Earth scientists better understand theon Saturday after accomplishing its effects of microgravity on the humangoals and setting space shuttle body and crystal growth processes.endurance and landing weight "It was a long mission and a lotrecords, to do and we certainly didn't do it

The orbiter and its crew -- Com- alone," Brandenstein said duringmender Dan welcomehomeBrandenstein, ceremoniesatPilotJimWether- EilingtonField.beeandMission "TherearefourSpecialistsBon- things I will re-nieDunbar,Mar- member aboutshaIvinsandG: this flight," saidDavid Low -- The STS-32 crew will W e t h e r b e e.landedinCalifor- "Sevenandahalfnia at 3:35 a.m. present an audiovisual million pounds ofCST Saturday briefing on its recent mis- thrust,flyingMach

afterspendingl0 sion at 1 p.m. Wednesday 25, making thedays, 21 hours entrywithourhairAbove: Columbia's nose hovers and 38 seconds in Teague Auditorium. on fireand, fourth-

above the concrete as its main in orbit. All employees are invited ly, the people."gear touches down on Edwards At an official "SuccessesAir Force Base's Runway 22 on landing weight of to attend, don't happen bySaturday. It was only the third 228,335 pounds, accident," Lownight landing in space shuttle the Columbia agreed."Only byhistory. Right: STS-32 Pilot Jim weighed in 4.5 tons heavier than the thousands of very dedicated peopleWetherbee Signs an autograph for previous heaviest flight_STS-9 and such as yourselves who pay attentiona young fan during welcome home Spacelab 1. to every single detail and they makeceremonies at Ellington Field. Landing was delayed one orbit by it happen."

a last-minute computer problem, but "I'd like to thank those of you whoData Processing System experts on were here for me for the past yearthe ground worked with the crew to to support me with your care, supportreconfigure software for landing. The and understanding," Ivins added.computer problem was the last of Columbia had made 172 orbits byseveral minor problems on a rela- the time it ended the mission, andlively clean flight. LDEF had made 32,594 revolutions

Along the way, crew and vehicle counting those in the payload bay.deployed a fourth Syncom Navy Television views, astronaut com-

JSCPhotobySheriDunette communications satellite, retrieved mentary and post-retrieval photosthe venerable Long Duration Expo- PleaseseeCOLUMBIA,Page4

Hubble Space Telescope launch slips to AprilLaunch of the STS-31 mission to Engineers decided to change the was necessarytotakeaconservative Hubble will be deployed from the launcher platform Tuesday in the

deploy the Hubble Space Telescope segment and nozzle because they approach and have decided to shuttle320 nauticalmiles aboveEarth, Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) athas been rescheduled for no earlier could not verify that a critical joint in replace the joint with one that has an where it will observe the universe for Kennedy Space Center. They will bethanApri119.NASA managersarestill the SRB nozzle had been properly absolutely clean bill of health.All of 15 years or more. replaced with hardware scheduled toevaluating how the change will affect leak checked at the factory, us in the program are lookingforward The crewof STS-31is Commander be delivered this week from thethe rest of the manifest. "The factory leak check in question to launching the Hubble Space Tel- Loren Shriver, Pilot Charlie Bolden, Morton-Thiokol facility in Utah. Build

The delay isto allow timeto remove is absolutely necessaryto assurethat escope, which will be one of the most and Mission Specialists Steve Haw- up of the replacement aft boosterand replace the aft solid rocket motor the joint, or the O-ring on that joint, exciting missions of 1990." Icy, Kathy Sullivan and Bruce segmentwilltakeseveralweekssincesegment and nozzle of the right solid is not defective in any way," said The 43-foot Hubble Space Tele- McCandless. it includes installation of the externalrocket booster (SRB) used to help Robert Crippen, shuttle program scope will be the largest astronomical The right SRB aft segment and tank attach ring, outer stiffener bandsboostDiscovery into orbit, director. "In this case, we believe it observatory ever placed in orbit, nozzle were taken off the mobile andthe aftskirt and nozzle extension.

Satellite maintenance Atlantis rolls out;

JSC seeks proposals for Feb. 22 launch setBy Kyle Herring

Satellite Servicer demo Atlantis wasrolledtolaunchpad39A at the Kennedy Space Centeron Thursday with first motion at 5:55

By Karl Fluegel docking, orbital replacement unit a.m. CST for final preparations forJSChas issueda callforproposals exchangeand fluid transfer capabil- next month'sSTS-36 Departmentof

for definition studies and preliminary ities, and will use existing technolo- Defense shuttle mission.desLgnof a Satellite Servicer System gies, including the Orbital Maneuver- Once at the pad, the helium sig-flightdemonstration, ingVehicleandelementsoftheFlight natureleak test of the mainpropul-

The demonstrationwill show the Telerobotic Servicer, to minimize sionsystemand threemainenginesability to maintain satellites in Ioca- costsand reduce technical risks, willbeperformedtoverifytheintegritylions not readily accessible to TheflightdemonstrationPhaseB ofthesystem.humans(such as polar and high studies, estimated at $1.3 million Also, interface verification testsinclination orbits), to permit hazard- each, will include the design and between the orbiter and launch padous servicing, to reduce Space definition of the servicer system, a will be performed prior to the crewsTransportation System extravehicu- target vehicle, and ground and on- JSCPhotobyBillBowersarrival next week for the terminallar activity dependency and to orbit control stations. Two firm, fixed- The STS-36 crew poses inside the shuttle mission simulator in Bldg. countdown demonstration testimprove cost efficiencies, price, Phase B contracts, with a 12- 5. From left are Pilot John Casper, Mission Specialist Pierre Thuot, (TCDT) now planned for Feb.3. The

The system will be used in athree- month period of performance, are Dave Hilmers and Mike Mullane, and Commander J. O. Creighton. 34th space shuttle mission is cur-phase, on-orbit flight demonstration expected to be awarded thissummer. The photograph was taken using a fish-eye lens. Atlantis was rolled rently scheduled for launch Feb. 22.launched from the space shuttle Responses to the request for prop- out to launch pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center on Thursday. Launch Atlantis' sixth flight will be com-orbiter. Thedemonstration will exer- osals, released Jan. 19, are due is scheduled for Feb. 22. The flight will be the 34th space shuttle manded by Navy Capt. J.O.cise autonomous rendezvous and March 5. mission. PleaseseeATLANTIS,Page4

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Ticket Window Dates & DataThe following discountticketsare available for pumhase in the Bldg. 11 Today anddressing.Entrees:bakedmeatloaf, be held Feb. 6-8 at the South ShoreExchangeGiftStorefrom10 a.m.to 2 p.m.weekdays.GeneralCinema(validforoneyear):$3.75 each. Cafeteria menu--Special: Salts- liverandonions,barbecuespareribs. Harbour Resort and ConferenceAMC Theater(validuntilMay1990):$3.50each. bury steak. Entrees: fried shrimp, Soup:beefnoodle.Vegetables:Span- Center.Registrationis$75 forfederalSeaWorld{SanAntonio,yearlong):adults,$17.25;children$14.75. deviled crabs, ham steak. Soup: ishrice,broccoli,butteredsquash, employees, $200 for non-federal,Barefootin the Park(8:15p.m.,Feb.2-3, 9,and16;Le_igueCityCivicCenter): seafoodgumbo.Vegetables:buttered academic and internationalatten-

adults,$6;students,$4. carrots,greenbeans,Junepeas. Wednesday dees, and $70 for students.ContactThrift Savings Plan--Federal Carla Armstrongat x39071 for more

HarlemGlobetrotters(2 p.m.,Feb.3, Summit):$9each. Sunday employees wishingto join or make information.SesameStreetLive(10:30a.m.,Feb.24, Summit):$7each.BeyondEarth's Boundaries--The changes duringThriftSavings Plan

JSC EveningSea Adven_re (5:30p.m.-3a.m.,Feb. 3, EuropaCruiseLine LunarandPlanetaryInstitute(LPI)and Open Seasonmustdo so byJan.31. Feb. 10out of Galveston;transportationfromJSC parkinglotJ-2to docksideandretum; JSCwillpresentafreeprogramnamed For information,contactthe benef_ Valentinedance--TheEmployeefullcasino;diningandentertainmentincluded):$65 each. "ExploretheSolarSystem"from3:30- area atx32681. ActivityAssociation(EAA) will holdJS<::: 5 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Universityof Cafetedamenu--Special:Spanish a ValentineDanceat T p.m.Feb. 10,

NEWS Houston-ClearLake.Dr. David Black, macaroni.Entrees:broiledfish,tamales at the Gilruth Rec Center ballroom.Gilruth Center LPI director, will present a panel with chili. Soup: seafood gumbo. Two bands, including the Sterlingdiscussionon human explorationof Vegetables:ranchbeans,beets,pars- Silver Orchestra playing Big Bandspace. The panel includesDr. Mike ley potatoes, music and Kendrick, playing rock,Duke,chief,Solar SystemExploration country, and request tunes, will be

Sign up policy--All classesand athleticactivitiesare firstcome, firstsewed. Division;Dr. Wendell Mendell, chief Thursday featured. Tickets cost $12.50 each,Toenroll,youmustsignupinpersonat the GilruthRecreationCenter.Everyone scientist,LunarBase Studies,;Mark Cafeteria menu--Special: chicken includedinnerand cocktails,andgowillbe requiredto showa badge or F_AAmembershipcard. Paymentmust Craig;managero/the LunarandMars fried steak. Entrees:beef pot roast, onsale Jan. 29 in Bldg. t 1. Contactbe made infull at the time of registration.Classestend to fill up four weeks ExplorationOffice; and Dr. Carolyn shnmpchop suey,pork chops.Soup: Dick McMinimy, x34037, forinadvance.Formoreinformation,call x35789orx30304. Huntoon,directorof theSpaceandLife navy bean soup.Vegetables:carrots, information.

EAA badgee--Dependents and spousesmay applyfor a photoI.D.6:30- Sciences Directorate.No tickets or cabbage,greenbeans.9:30p.m.Monday-Friday. reserved seats are available, but Feb. 12

Defensive driving--Course is offered from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb.3; cost is studentsorScouttroopsmaybe able Feb. 2 AIAA lecture seminar--The$15. to arrange group seatingby calling Cafeteria menu--Special: tuna American Section of the American

Ballroom dance--Professionalinstructionin beginning,intermediate,and NancyWood,480-5939, orthe UHCL and noodle casserole. Entrees: InstituteofAeronauticsandAstronau-advancedballroomdancing.ClassesbeginMarch1,andmeeteveryThursday at283-2810,for information, broiledcodfish,fried shrimp, baked tics (AIAA)will presenta Guidance,

ham. Soup: seafoodgumbo.Veget- NavigationandControllnvitedLectureforeightweeks.Beginningandadvancedclassesmeet7-8:15p.m.,intermediate Monday ables: corn, turnip greens, stewed Seminar from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Feb.class meets8:15-9:30p.m.Costis$60 per couple. Cafeteria menu--Special: ham- tomatoes.

Taekwondo/haplddo--Classesinthe Koreanartofself-defense,andmental burgersteak. Entrees:beef Burgundy 12 at the GilruthRec Center.Admis-and physicaldisciplineare heldTuesdayand Wednesdaynights;costis $40 over noodles, fried chicken. Soup: Feb. 6 sion is $25 for AIAA members,$30monthly, creamofchicken.Vegetables:buttered Space Station conference--A for non-members,and $10 for stu-

Low-impactaerobicsand exercise--Each eight-weeksession runs twice oom,carrots,green beans, conference on "Space Station Eve- dents,and includes lunchand a copya weekfrom5:15-6:15p.m.Costis $24. lution:Beyond the Baseline", spon- oftheproceedings.Reservationsmust

Country and Western dance--Six-week sessionbeganJan. 22. Lessons Tuesday sored by NASA Headquarters'Stra- be made by callingChrisBurmeisterare heldeach MondaynighLCostis $20 percouple. Cafeteria menu--Special: turkey tegicPlansandProgramDivisionwill at 333-6866 by Feb.7.

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Property '86 ToyotaCeticaGTS, PW/L, seat, sunroof,PS, PB, RCA 25" color TV w/rem.,ex. cond.,$100. 280-8394 haze filters,$40. 334-1934. New-styta Corvette bra, $60; '85 Corvette manual,Sale: 6O acres, 3mi. from Kames City, TX, onHwy. 5-spd.,tintadwindows, btue,70Kmi.,ex. cond.,$9,175, or489-1083. Fujica ST-701 SLR 35mm camera, F1.8 lens, new,$10. David, 554-2992,

90, 50 mi. from San Antonio; 2-story house, well-built, x31188 or 424-7556. 25" color TV,$90. x36091 or 333-5326. Spiraiite elec. flash, $40, OBO. 486-8265. 19xl 4 canvas tent, used once. $75; 3-pc. Palmeron 1.5 lots. 783-9164. '84 Chevy Caprice Classic, ex. cond,, loaded, 1- Microwave oven, sm.,used little,$50; table top re/rig,, pety./wool suits, 49L, 34W, $50; elec. corr. typewriter/

Sale: Meadowgreen,3-2-2 David Weekley home, 2 owner, 4-dr., 75,000 mi., $4,700. Bob Carlton, x33534 1 yr.old,$50 or $75/both. 326-1303. Pets & Livestock ease, $75. John,632-1745.yrs. old, FPL, Ig.deck, near pooland tennis,2,000 sq. or 471-4539. Sofa, $100; Iovaseat,$75; wall unit/desk,$75; chest AKC min. Schnauzerpups, males only,bern 10-18- Mens 27" 10-spd., $35; ladies 26_ 10-spd., $50;fti, 8.5 assure.,$119,000. 282-2810 or 489-3999. '63 ClassicVW Beetle conv.,allmech. sys. feb., runs of drawers,$40. 481-6453 or 333-6536. 99, shots,housebroken,$200. 996-6926. backpack w/alum, frame, $20. Alan, x34703 or 484-

Saie:2312 Nassau, Seabrook,3-2-2 renov.,assum., super, fir. needssome rep.,$3,000 firm Anne, x36923 5-pc. L-shapesee.couch, it. brn.,$290; Danishrood. Himalayan eat, tam., about 1 yr. old, $195, OBO. 3317existing 7% loan, $275/mo., $48,000, no quaiitying, or 532-2003. end table,$25. x31588 or 489-1326. Marianne,x31707 or 333-7343 or480-6528. Baby walker, swing, kangarockaroo infant carrier,$6,000 down.474-2967 or 959-4574. '79 Cutlass Supzeme Brougham,va, 2-dr., AC, PS, Couch and Ioveseat,like new, $500; dinette, glass misc. access.,toys, clothing.Pat,332-0442.

Sale: Seabrook, 3-2-2, formals,In. denw/FPL, 1,800 auto., tilt, del. uphol.,stereo cass., clean, ex. cond., top and 4 chromechairs,$175; sq. coffee table, $75; Personal Seat, 60/40 from '90 Chevy truck, red, never used,sq.ft.,remod,w/new A/CH, roof, int.,deck w/spa, trees, $1,895. 280-8796. end table, $75; bed (no matt.) and matchingdresser, was $510, now $350, OBO. Anne Stroop,282-4907$4K move-in,$67,500. Richard,x30271 or 474-9334. '90Dodgewindowvan,3/4-ton,va, seats8,ex.cond., $t75. x91588or488-1326. Gospel musicians who responded to the previous or 335-t492.

Sate/Lease: El Dorado Trace condo, 2-2, split plan, $t,960. 280-8796. Contemp. solid oak king size waterbed w/6 drwrs, adv. I lost list of names and phones. Call again, Jim, Patrick Nagel commemorative prints, $7-$15,FPL, ceilingfan, $39,000 or $500/mo. x33003 or 489- '65 OIds Star/ire sport coupe, 106K mi., orig. owner, under and mirroredhdbd. w/matching high boy,dresser, 263-4402 or480-6528. make great gifts. Mike, x32439 or 280-9005.6913. goodcond., $3,500, OBO. Tom, x:38298or489-4089, and n[ghtstand, like new, $850; Scandinavian style MikeMyers5'9"1winfinsurtboard, ex.cond.,$150;

Sate/Root: NassauBaytownhouse,4-2-2,over 2,600 '85 Ford F-t 50 LariaL low mi.,camper. 473-2505. entertainment center, $250; Megnavox 25" T.V., $175. Wanted Smith Corona typewriter model #300, built-insq. ft., 2-etory den, deck, atrium, FPL, oversize 9ar,, '86 Dodge Ram minivan, cus., auto., AC, tiff, AM/ 282-3985. Armand Bayou Nature Center is collecting recyc- dic6onary/autospell/expandabta dictionary, $200.$995/mo. or $t 09,990. Jerry, x39922 or 499-5397. FM/cass., 67K, $6,409. 460-4589 or 289-4416. Ward's frostless rettig., 21 cu.ft., harvest gold, $125. lables, call the Center for details. 474-2551. Richard, x30415 or 480-0524.

Sale: Kirkwood So., cus. built 2-story, 2,400 sq. ft., '80 Chevetta, 57,000 mi., etd., new tires, rab. trans., David,x33t 09 or 332-5676. Want cheap workcar or truck. 482-4156. t O-spd. bicycle, 28",$20; B/W T.V. ex. cond., $20;4-2.5-2, formals, FPL, study, walk-in closets, Ig. lot, runs good, need carpet, $800. Jack, x35337 or 482- King size wtrbd, w/etl access., $75; Kenmore port. Want to breed AKC Cocker Spaniel w/reg, fern. many D&D items, books, modules, etc.,call for prices$79,900.488-5210. 2956. dishwasher, 3 mos. std, delay start, color panais, can Tamela orJanet, x36159 or 472-6323. and descriptions. 474-5601.

Sale: 2 lots in La Porte near Hwy. 225, 75' x 220", '78 Plymouth Fury, V8/318, AM/FM, 100K mi., AC be built in, $300; Toshiba full sz. micro, oven, $125. Want vanpool riders from Little York Park and Ride New Balance jog shoes, new, #996, sz. 12W, $45.$10,090. 944-5624. works, {eaks freon, oil/water, runs fine, BO. Boykin, Brian, x37916 or 484-2958. to JSC and area,starts 1/29/90, $70/mo. Ed, 333-6963 x30924.

Sale: 2 lake lots, Toledo Bend Lake, Toledo Beach x36136 or 326-2223. Desk chair, 4-legged, nonswivel, $15. Ed, x36250, or Ram,333-6490, Cloth car cover for '89-'90 Chrysler LeBaron H/subdiv.,water,elec. septictank,$10,000.944-5524. '79 Chrysler,V8/318, over tOOKmi., AM/FM, looks Dishwasher, works fine, almonddog., energy saver, Want motorcycle trlr. for 2 or 3 bikes, will pay up T or convertible, incl. cable for securing, like new,

Lease: Heritage Park, 3-2-2, ex. cond., W/D/retrig. bad/runs good, BO.Boykin, x36136 or 326-2223. $75. Jon, 483-0011 or 488-8466. to $150. Soffmidt, x36424, used approx. 10 times, $75. Vicki. x36943 or 554-incL$650/mo. 488-6267. '84 Ford Ranger,V6,55Kmi,,$3,300.Shayla, x30167. GE built-in dbl. oven, ex. cond,; full sz. matt. and Want roommate to share rec. res. house off Egret 2896.

Sale: Lg. lots excl. subdiv., near NASA, mid $30"s, '79 Ford Fiesta, $1A99, John, x30291 or 332-9976. bexsprings,488-2822. Bay Blvd., $210/mo., half util. Rick Davis, x36042 or .52 carat pear-shaped diamond VS1 quality, G.H.can fin, Don, x38939 or 333-3313. '74 450 SEL Mercedes, ex. cond., new tires/brakes/ Unfinished cedar bar, 6' long, 1orsof stor. under, 332-7695. eetor on wide (7-atom}, 14K yellow gold band,$1,500.

Sale: El Lago, rent prop., assure., teDDy., 4-2-2, paint, It. blue, $5,950. Michelle, 282-4714 or 484-2949. drwrs.; formica counter top. x34236. Want to buy'78 through'81 Honda Accords forparts. 283-4116 or 996-9415.$79,900.532-4237. '84 JaguarXJS, low mi., likenew,$17,500. x33939. Queen Anne-style antiqueIoveseat,cherry w/yellow David,486-5259. Mini-trampoline, $10, 474-3517.

Sale: Egret Bay Villas,1 BR, bay window, FPL, custi velvetuphoL,$200, OBO;East Lake antiquechair, $50, Want roommate to share expenses in 3-2 house in 46-pc. set Franciscan Hacienda green earthen-

tile, appli.,balc., pool, boat,ramp, sec. gate, FHA/APR, Cycles OBO. Richard, x31440 or332-2981. LC, rent $259/mo. turn., $225/mo. unfurn., bills split ware, $200; 24-pc. matching glassware and dessert$38,900,332-7788. Suzuki 850 touring bike, windscreen/fairing rests, Rattanturn,, 2 chairs/cushions, che_t,glass toplamp evenly. Russ, 332-4336. set, $59. 474-3617.

Lease: El Dorado Trace, 1 BRcondo, super clean, shaft drive, bk. rest, low mi., ex. cond.,$1,300. Patrick, tbl., $t50, OBO; 6-pc. LR set, couch, Ioveseat, coffee Want Starwars spaceships, toys, figures and books. Bell Pro-Star motorcycle helmet, red/white/blue2 baic., near pool, appli.'s, full-size W/D, alarm sys., x32635 or 498-1079. tbL, couch tbl., 2 glass inlay lamp tbl., $400, OBO. Ron,462-1385. w/visor, like new, $85. x31588 or 488-1326,

cov'd pkng., ceiling fan, miniblinds, no pets, $425 plus '83 Suzuki GNt25cc, per. for beginners/street legal, Johnson, 480-0993. Want used dinette, informal, w/4-6 swivel chairs, 300-watt MTX Ioudspkr. for car, truck, or boat,dep. Mark, x30131 or332-2416. not a dirt bike, tow mi. 474-7006. t 1-pc. matching Moha Dixie, walnut, queen BR set, prefer vinyl seatcovers.Gloria, x39802 or 999-9168. $t 00. Rusty, x39167 or 484-1637.

Lease: 2-1 apt., 8arringer Way fourplex, W/D conn., '82 Yamaha XV 920 Virago,20,500 mi., hard saddle triple dresser/mirror, platform frame, hdbd., 2 dresser/ Want appl[.,working or not. 333-6558 or 339-1937, New, beige-toned carpet, 33 sq. yds. w/pad, $259,ex. cond., $350/mo., water incl. 486-2948. bags, windjammer, furl rain gear, 2 helmets, $t,900. lamp tbls., 2 end ibis., mab./bex spring, $459, OBO. Want tandem bicycle, 2-seat. Terry, x33814 or 486- OBO. x32258.

Sale: SycamoreValley, 3-2-2, assumeFHA, no quai. Patrick, 482-5777. Johnson, 489-9903. 5126. DP stomach/back exer. roach., $150, incl, adj. seat484-7877. '87 Honda Spree scooter, only 1,590 mi., 50cc eng., Buckeye maple dbl. bed, $175, OBO; coffee table, Want blk. fern. Dachshund puppy, t yr. old. Sue, and toot rests, max. wt 150 Ibs. Johnny, x36778 or

Sale: Ganado, TX, 1.5 acre lot, 5 min. from Lake red, perfect cond., incl. helmet, $525, OBO, Dave, $60; lamp, $39. Joey, x39233 or 482-7265. x33938 or 944-1994. 922-181t.Texana.335-1250. x36838 or 482-9535. Sotabed and matching Ioveseat,good cond., $300; Want roommateto share Ig. 2 BD apt. in Seabrook, Wedding gown, white w/Queen Anne neckline,

Sale:4-2-2, nearEllington,2,000 sq. It., Ig.oaks,cul- DRset, leaves,4chairs,$175; 3solidoakaccent tables, $385/mo., all bills pc[.,male or fern., nonsmokers only. tiers of lace, chapel length train, sz, 5/6, $250. Sue,$125. 490-9492. 326-1229. x33938 or 944-1994.

de-sac, 2-story, hot tub, sprinkler sys., $99,900. 481- Boats & Planes6453 or 333-6535. Elec.dryer,works fine, $100, OBO. 283-5579 or 332- Want 17' to 18' V-hull ski boat, walk thru windshield, Collection of laceted gemstones, incl. amethyst,

Trabe:Cuetom canyon view4-3off360 W. of Austin, 16' Hobie Catamaran sailboat wrtrtr., $800. Joe, 1614. open bow, w/or w/out mntor/lrlr. Andy, 333-667t or blue topaz, aquamarine, peridot, garnet, sapphireprefer5-yr.-old, open plan,near JSC, 471-8795 or 333- x38496 or 480-6975. Sofa pit group, oontamp., 4 POs.,brn./blk./white/tan, 332-9105. and opal. Nathan, 489-5596.6083. Trade fiberglass, dbl. bottom, 10' boat for 5' John $390, Fran, 333-6277 or 339-3562. Want motocross chest protector and motocross Graco high chair, $30; Cosco baby walker, $25;

Sale:5-yr.-oldA-framehouseonapprox.3acre, furn., boat. Schmidt,x36424. China cab., solid oak, beveled glass sides, front leathers. 333-6671. baby crib w/matt, and sheet, $50; all new, all $t09.cov, patio, metal bldg., fruit trees, approx. 6 mi. from '81 TM127' sailboat,$24,500, Yanmar diesel, ex. tall 38"Wx72"Hx18"D, lighted,was$2,200, now$800. Fran, Wantcolor monitorforApple lie. x30725 or326-2540. Youm Nguyen, x32t 42.Crockett, TX, $18,000.486-9760. rig, VHF Loran, roller furling, Spinnaker, auto. pilot, 333-6277 or 339-3562. Want roommate for Nassau Bay townhouse, 2-2.5, PhoneMate telephone and answering roach,, $80;

dinghy w/eng., more. 337-2773. Sofa, chair, Ioveseal, It. blue, $150; DR table and W/D, $200 plus half elec. Jim, x32508 or 333-2238. Fisher Price children's kit. w/dishes, $50; big wheel,'87 18' Celebrity Bowrider, 183VBR, 165hp t/O, SS 4 blk. folding chairs, S100; office desk, $50; queen sz, Want nonsmoker to carpool from SW Houston $20; girl's bicycle w/training wheels, $30. Joe,Cars & Trucks

'83 BuickRegal,ex. cond.,1 owner,$3,900. Mariann, prop., full teak swim platform,git/trim, cover, bimini, bed, $180. x36091 or 333-5326. (Bissonnetand Hwy. 59) toJSC, hrs. 7:30 to 4 or 7:30 x35896 or 488-7982.x39238 or 332-7574. sportsmantrlr.,mintcond.333-1640. Full sz. beclframe,matt.set. Shayla,x30167, to4:30. x38072. Nose mask (bra) for '99 Nissan Maxima, in orig.

Perfection sofa, multicotor paStel, rayon/poty, carton, $80, OBO. Ed, x36969 or 332-0442.'80 Chevy Monte Carlo, ex. cope., 2-dr., white, PS, Audiovisual & Computers Fabricatestain resist,coat,was $750, now $300. 283- Miscellaneous Wheelchair, Invacare/Retls model t 200, tight-PB,auto.,A/C, 120,000 mi., $1,350. 464-8694.'79 BuickB.W., 350 eng.w/new litters,oilpump,tires, Segabase and access.,was $700, now $350, OBO, 4116 or 996-9415. Lawnmower,$40; rower,$25; cardtable,S10;custom weight model, ex. cond.,was $600, now $299. 471 -

starter,bart.,goodcond.,$800, OBO.339-1337 or 333- greatcond., incl, 3-D glasses,12 games, laser guns wardrobecloset,$t 00.282-3788 or 480-2188. 8956.6558. andextrajoysticks.Jay,482-2231. Musical Instruments Bearcat/Uniden scanner, 10-chan. prog. base unit, U.S. coins from the 1800's, 1-cent to $t - circ./

2 Ig. Whartedale stereo spkrs., like new, $50. Ron, 2 band/PA spkrs., ovation6119 inst.div.of Kaman, tire/med./pelice/etc., pert. cond.,$t 00.474-7006. unetrc., Buffalo's, Merc'a, Walker's, Morgan's. etc.,'87 Mazda B2200 PU,tintedglass,rear bumper,t 9K 488-6549, four12" spkr.percase, $300. Jessie,x35981.mi., ex.coed., $6,000. 488-3151. Zenith 25" rein. control console T.V., $200; clean buyor sell. 282-3584 or 488-4859.

159 wardchan. Cartier receiver, t yr. loft on waft., Gibson semi-bellow body jazz guitar w/hardshail water filterappli., $120. 482-4156. t (7 Sears radial arm saw with accessories, used'82 Subarustation wagonGL, 5-spd.,AC, goodcond., $450; TEAC ZD-700 CD player, $150. David, 554-2997. custom case, was $1,800, now $795; Fender concert$2,000. Ron,488-6549. Antiques, wheel chair, heavy wooden, good cond., 2 or 3 times, $200. Don, 282-2537 or 326-3278.'82 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ, 9god cond., blua, vinyl Sansuistereoreceiver, fisher dual cass.,JVC egkrs., tube type amp.,$295, will fin. Ed, 996-1935. iron bed,sewing roach.,walking plow, 1847 Win. Rogers 4 Outflow it American Racing Wheels w/tires, t 4"

top, V6, auto.,AC, bucketseats,all pwr,,$2,500.x34608 $275. Dave, x32592 or 482-6973. 5"1(7 Grand piano, polish ebony, 4 mos.old, $8,500, silverptate setof 56 plus 7 extra pcs. 783-9164. x 7", 4 lug, for 79 - present Mustang/Capri, $t 69,or 481-2890. IBM PC Jr. plus software,$200, OBO. 282-3788 or 10-yr. full wart. transferable.Joe, x32099 or 946-8198. PU cover, good eond., solid styrofoam insul., Birch Alan, 996-t 229.

'81 Buick Regal LTD,ex. cond.,PS, AC, tilt, cruise, 480-2t 88. ThomasTroubador183 uprightelec.organandseat, paneled, slidingwindow, screw outside wndwsw/side Setoman, SX 9t, ski boots, sz. 360, tit t 1/12; redmaroon w/t_n int.,low mi.,$2,975. 532-3515. Tt-994A comp. w/assorted software cartridges and 2 44-Dote keyboards, foot pedals, settings for 7 inst., curtains, trucks from 57" to 62" wide and 87" to 89" down jacket w/hood, ex. cond. Kevin, x38210 or 480-

75 Lincoln Towncar, needs paint, carpet, runs well, access., $150. Ed, x36969 or 332-0442. 10 rhythms,pre-preg, rhythm patterns,pro-set chords, long, gar. stored for 5 yrs., $100, OBO. R.H. Underhill, 6863.460 eng.,new steel radials,BO.283-4402 or 489-6528. AT&T 6300, monochrome, 90 Meg, 640k, dstedesk more, $575, OBO.326-3459. 326-1303. One-horse-coffar-type buoyancy compensator,

'82 Chevy Caprice Classic, 4-dr.,V6, auta., AC, PS, 101 keyboard,orig. keyboard, AT&Tmouse, CopyllPC BIk. pearl drum set w/cymbals, all hardware, ex. Solar collectors, 2 10-spd. bikes, $25, $40; F2 never used, orange/black, $30; tool-kraft 6" x 48"PB, 84K mL, reb. eng.,$2,000. x33184 or 482-8230. option beard, glare guard screen, ext.cables, software, cond.,$850. Chord,299-2039. windsurfar and gear,40 gal hex aquarium, $75; Senco sander with 9" disc on bench, $109. 997-2013.

'83 Honda Accord, 4-dr., tan, PS, PB, AC, AM/FM $650. 334-1934. Gibson L6-5aiec.guitar,_ilversunbureteolor;Roland nails for gun. 481-6453 or 333-6635. Set of 4 Keystone chrome mods, 15" x t0", 6-stereo,good cond., $3,200. Tino, x30725 or 326-2540. IBM XT clone, 32 Meg HD, 640K, dual floppy, color RS-O9organ and stringskeyboard.Kim, x38894 or554- 52" ceiling fan, $30; misc.x36091 or 333-5329. lug bolt pattern, fits Chev-GM-Toyuta 4x4, ex. cond.,

'81 Ford Bronco, fuIIsiza, w/rarnov, top, 4x4 w/ monitor,mouse,1200 Baud modem, $850. 480-7317. 7653. WhitemetalVenetianblinds,62x42,$15; PentaxMV- $100. 290-9751.mudders, reb. 351, auto., AM/FM, new carpet/seet Commodore64C, 1571 disk drive,joy stick,games, Fender Stretocaeterguitar, good cond., $275. 482- 1 camera body, needs repair, $20; lenses avail., 2x, 4-15 ° x 8" wide chrome directionala, 6 lug, fitscovers/gastank,$2,590,OBO.Richard,x30271 or 474- copied disk drive, programsw/disk drive, all books, 9172. 28mm,50mm, 200ram. John, 532-1745. Chevy, $100. Bey,x34015 or 339-t 432.9334. 1 yr.old,ex, cond.,$850. 333-7472 or 996-9834. Body glovespringsuit,menssz. sm. like new,$45, Two Murray 10-spd. bicycles,$75/ea4 one Brother

Applelie w/men, anddiskdrive,80 col.card, joystick Lost & Found DaD. Dave, x36838 or 492-9535. typewriter w/carrying case, $250, ex. cond., prices'87 ToyotaSupra,Targa top, maroon,16K mi., very and software,$700. 480-8780.clean,$16,000. 473-5245. Lost,Fri, Jan. 12, JSC area, blk. cocker spaniel,9 2 Techna 235/75B-15 bias-plytires, fair cond. and nego. Leslie, 280-5920 or 996-1884.'79 Camaro, 8-cyJ.,radio,tape, T-tops, $695. 482- yrs. aid, reed, prob., brn.collar, reward. Kim, x32541 2 MichelinXH P235/75R-15 radial tires,ex. cond,,on Scuba Decor mask, 3-view, silicon skirt, used

3754. Household or480-2417. Chevy steel truck wheels,willsell sop. Joe, 334-1628 once,w/case, $47, OBO. Darwinor Youm, 483-2142.'84 ChevyCelebrity,4-dr.,auto.,AC, PW/DL, cruise, Sears 19" colorTV w/rein,, $225. Dave, x32592 Or Lost,bifocalsunglasses.333-6083. or 280-7329. Strolee brand stroller for twins w/face-to-face

tilt, del. cloth uphoL, bucket seats, AM/FM/cass., 482-6673. Lost, 6-spd. Raleigh bike, Mission ControlCenter Free dishwasher (G&S), needs minor work. 492- seating,remov, pouehes, sunshedea,ex.cond.,$65.metallicbrn.,$8,200. Edward,x36250 or 481-4889. 5" B/W TV w/AM/FM radio, AC/DC/batti, ext./inti area.Jon,x37671. 5393. Paul, x33571 or 559-2528,

'81 Chev.Capdce,1-ownsr,25,000mLonGMreman. antenna or cable, $35; 5" color TV/monitor, AC/DC/ Red SheetmotorcyclehelmetRF-108V, $125;Hein Corelle dish set, white w/yellow trim, 8 In. and 8diesel eng., ex. mi., St,275, Hammack, 290-5159 or batti,ext./inti ant.or cable, $85 or beth for $f 00. 334- Photographic Gericke street/racingbeota (11 1/2), $75; Ig. rain suit, reed. sz. plates, 4 bowls, 4 cups and saucers, $16.326-2986. 1934. NJkkonAF 50mm F/1.8, new w/petarizingand UV- $25. David,554-2992. 486-87t 6.

January 26, 1990 Space News Roundup Page 3

Robotic missions will pave way for people

The HumanExplorationInitiative

(Editor's note:This is the third instal- Roversand crewwill explorethe conductinglocalgeologic investiga- tems,demonstratetechnologyand dezvousand docking,and longcom-Imentin a seriesof articles summer- geologyand geophysicsof the Moon tions,performingexperimentsin rain- longcommunicationstime operations municationdelay timetechnologiesizing the Report of the 90-Day Study itself,and rock andsoil samples will ingthe lunarsoil to demonstratethe concepts,and dramaticallyadvance used for operationsat Mars.on HumanExplorationof the Moon be analyzedin a lunar laboratory.The feasibilityof oxygenproductionon the scientificknowledgeof the Moonand Fivekilogramsof Martianrocks,and Mars. JSC DirectorAaron Cohen Moon also providesan ideal location, Moon,and examiningthe possibilityof Mars. soil,andatmospherewill be returneddirected the study, which was corn- just athree-daytrip from Earth,at oxygenandwaterextracbonon Mars. to Earth prior to the developmentofpleted in November.Excerpts will which humanbeings can learnto live By the endof the emplacement the human missionvehicles andsur-continuenext week.) and work productivelyin an extrater- phase,the supportfacilities include ROBOTICMISSIONS facesystems.Scientificanalysisof

restrialenvlronmentwith increasing landingvehicleservicing equipmentto Martiansamplesshould resolveaself-sufficiency,usinglocal lunar preparefor longervisits. Informulatingthe roboticexplora- greatdeal of speculationaboutthe

THESTRATEGY resourcesto support the outpost. The consolidationphasefurther tion missionset,the primeissues natureandcompositionof MartianOnce the lunaroutposthas verified extendshuman presence,bothin were properlysequencingthe acqui- surfacerocks andsoils andenablea

The overarching goal of the Human the techniques and demonstrated the complexity of operations and in dis- sition of global lunar and Mars data detailed assessment of the surfaceExploration Initiative is to expand systems, the next evolutionary step tances traveled from the outpost, and and systematically reducing the environment for incorporation intohuman presencein the solar system, will be to launchthe first humanexpe- continuesto develop experiencein numberof candidatesites, designof the human explorationele-developingnearly self-sufficientcom- ditionto Mars.Initialmissionsto Mars livingand working ina planetary Ranger,Surveyor,LunarOrbiter, ments.The missionwill also providemunitieson new worldsand promot- will prove the systemsandtechniques environment.Outpostcapabilities, andApollohave amassed a general an Earth-Mars-Earthengineeringtestingsignificantadvances in science requiredfor continuinghuman mis- scientificfacilities,and instrumentsare knowledgebasefor the Moon,but and a firsttest of surface mobility.andtechnology.The Initiativewill fol- signsand will conductfurtherrecon- improved,and powerand pressurized thesedata are limitedto a band about Sampleswill be containedto precludelow an evolutionarypathwayover a naissanceof selected landingsites, volumeare increased.A constructible the equator, releaseon Earth untiladequatetest-30-year horizonbeginningwith Space Later missionswill establisha Mars habitatis erectedat the outpostto LunarObserverwill significantly ingof potentialbiologicalactivitycanStationFreedom in the 1990s,fol- outpostwith the objectiveof conduct- providethe increasedvolume enhance the global lunardatabase to be completed.lowed by a permanentoutpostonthe ing scienceandexplorationon the requiredfor both extendedcrew res[- verifythe requirementsfor surface Two identical flightsystemswill beMoonat the beginningof the next solar system'smost Earth-likeplanet, dence and laboratorysciences equipmentandexcursionvehicles, launchedwithina 20-day periodusingcentury,and culminatingwith Mars expandingmankind'ssphereof influ- research.Humanoperationsexpand select the outpostsite,and plan lunar twoexpendablelaunch vehicles.Theexpeditionsthat leadto a permanent ence in the solarsystem,and living to a rangeof hundredsof kilometers surface operations.These datawill flightsystemswill be aerocapturedMartianoutpost, andworking in anextraterrestrial fromthe outpost, alsohelp to resolve importantissues into a circularorbit aroundMarsat an

SpaceStationFreedom,the first environmentwith a highdegreeof Learningto becomemore inde- relatedto long-durationhuman pres- altitudeof 400 to 500 kilometers.Astep onthe pathway,will providethe self-sufficiency, pendentof Earthnow takeson pare- ence onthe Moon, includingthe deorbitburn is executedby the land-essentialscientificandtechnological mountimportance.Moreefficientsys- selectionof sitesof highscientific ingsegment,andaeromaneuveringfoundationfor later human missionsto tems for life supportare emplaced, potentialfor humanexploration,min- techniquesare usedto landthe Marsthe planets.For example,a particu- FOUR PHASES prototypesof lunar resourceprocess- imizationof risksfor humanlanding ascentvehicle with its local rover nearlarly critical factor in planning human ing plants are tested, and day-to-day and habitation, and assessment of one of the global network lander sitesexplorationis the determinationof the The strategybeginswith the pre- activitiesareconductedwithoutcon- resourceavailability, whilethe samplereturnorbiterphysiologicaland psychological paratoryphaseof roboticexploration tinual supervisionand guidancefrom The primaryobjectivesof robotic remains in orbit.After landing,theeffects of low gravity and long-term to obtain early scientific and technical Earth. missions to Mars are to advance our local rover, capable of traverses tohabitationof thespace environment, data prior to the human exploration The objectivesof the operation understandingof the planetand iLs about 1O0metersfromthe lander,willwhich willbe studiedon Freedom. missions.Once the roboticmissions phase areto makeroutine use of in origin,history,and currentconditions; bedeployedto collectsamplesout-

Freedomwill serveas a controlled have satisfiedthis requirement,the situ resources,andto continueto live to providescienceand engineering sidethe areacontaminatedby thetest-bed for developing and validating development of permanent, largely and work at the outpost with minimal data to support selection and certifica- lander's propulsion system.systemsandelements,such as habi- self-sufficientoutpostson the Moon dependenceon Earth.The areaof tion of the expeditionaryand perman- Marsascent is plannedabout atation and laboratory modules and life and Mars proceeds through three pro- exploration opportunities is expanded ent outpost sites; to return a sample of year later with autonomous rendez-supportsystems,to be usedlater on gressivephases:emplacement,con- to includeroutinehuman accessto Marsto Earthfor scientificanalysis vousand dockingof the upperstagethe Moonand Mars.In addition,Free- solidation,andoperation, more distantpointsonthe planet, anddeterminationof the potentialof ofthe Marsascent vehicleand thedora will supporttechnologyexpert- The emplacementphase emphas- The resultenvisionedby the year back-contamination;to conductstud- samplereturnorbiter.Once docking isments and advanced development in izes accommodating basic habitation 2025 is two permanent operating out- ies that diminish risks to human completed, the sample canistermission-critical areas, such as space- needs, establishing surface equip- posts--one on the Moon, one on explorers; to provide data to assist in assembly will be transferred to thecraftassembly,servicing,and system mentandscience instruments,and Mars--with the knowledgebaseand designingpilotedvehiclesand surface samplereturncapsuleof the Earthdevelopment. When the exploration laying the foundation for future, more experience to begin to seriously set systems; to search for Martian return vehicle portion of the samplemissionsbegin,Freedomwill become complexinstrumentnetworksand our sightsfor furtherexploration, resources;andto generally demon- returnorbiter.Departurefromthea transportationnodewhere both surfaceoperationsby testingproto- The roboticexplorationmissions stratereadinessto proceedwith a vicinityof Mars is plannedapproxi-lunarand Marsvehicles will be types of later systems.Inthe process, will obtaindata to assist in the design human Marsmission, merelyone monthafter ascent.assembled, tested, launched, and human explorers begin to learn to live and development of subsequent The 1992 Mars Observer,refurbished to fly again, and work on another planetary body, human exploration missions and sys- enhanced to allow additional high

resolutionmosaics,higherdata rates, SITESEEINGP,lect, romagzze_ e and an extendedoperationsperiod,

Above:TheMarsSampleReturnMission Very Large will establishglobalMartiandata The MarsSite Reconnaissancebases. Orbitermissionconsistsof two orbi-landerwithitslocalroverarethecenter- The Mars GlobalNetworkMission ters andtwo communicationssatel-pieceoftheroboticMarsmissions.They Inertlal willprovideessentialdata toaddress litss,itwillprovidedetailedimagingtowilldemnnslrstethetechnologiesand ReferenceUnit scientificissuesand developspecific characterizelandingsites,assesstestthemaneuversthatwillbeneeded engineeringrequirementsfor subse- landingsitehazards,andprovideaforhumanmissionsto theRedPlanet.Up quent roboticandhuman presenceon data base forsubsequentrovertra-tofiveMarsRovermissionswillcharac- Mars.Two identicalflightsystemscar- verses and pilotedsurfaceoperations.terizetheavailableresources,help ryingan orbiterand multiplelenders The orbiterswillprovidemoderatedeterminethesuitabilityof potentialout- willbe launchedwithina 20-day resolutionvisual mapsof 30 to50paststiesandcolleoldiversegeological periodusingtwoexpendablelaunch percentof Mars.samplesforreturntoEarth.Right:Mars vehicles.The lenderswillprovide Upto fiveMars RovermissionswillSiteReconnaissanceOrbiterssuchasthe Wide high-resolutionsurfacedataat multi- certifythreesitesselectedusingtheoneinthisconcept,alongwilhdata ._¢].e pielocationsandwillobtainextended- datagatheredbythe MarsObserver,gatheredfromMarsObserver,MarsSam- durationseismicand meteorological MarsGlobalNetwork,andMarsSitepieReturnandtheMai'sGlobalNetwork, measurements. Reconnaissancemissionsto deter-willhelpselecttheMartiansiteswiththe minethesiteswith thegreatestpoten-greatestpotentialforpilotedvehicle tialforpilotedvehicle landingandout-landingandoutpostestablishment. SAMPLERETURN postestablishment.The roverswill

characterizeavailableresourcesatA MarsSample Returnwith Local thesesites,providedata for determin-

Rovermissionis the centerpieceof ingthe suitabilityof the sitesfor athe roboticMars missions.This mis- humanoutpost,andcollectdiverse

VisueJ.emdIzz£razed signwilldemonstratetechnologies geologicalsamplesforreturntoEarththatwill be usedin the piloted mis- by later samplereturnmissionsor bysigns,and it will serve asa flighttest pilotedflights.The roverswillalsoof technologiesthat includeaerocap- emplace infrastructureelements,suchture and aeromaneuvering,hazard asnavigationaidsand meteorologicalavoidancefor landing,automaticren- stations,to supportpiloted missions.

Page 4 Space News Roundup January 26, 1990

JSC managers are meritoriusThree top JSC managers--Charles S. JS<=

Harlan, Max Engert and Tommy W. Hollo- vl'r'eop'eway=have beenselectedas 1989 Presiden-tialRankMeritoriousExecutives.

The_/areamong33 NASASeniorExecutive

Service members chosen by President Hickmon newdeputy Harlan Engert Holloway Hickmon MurrayGeorge Bushforexceptionalcareer achieve-ments. Only 5 percent of all federal SES Logisitics chief and equipmentmanagementofficer. Office, has received the MarilynJ. Bocktingexecutivesmayreceivetherankof meritorious JamesA.Hickmonhasbeenappointeddeputy Hickmonjoined JSC in 1978 as a logistics SecretarialExcellenceAward.executive, which carries with it a $10,000 chief of the LogisticsDivisionin the Center managementspecialist,andheadedthe Supply Murraywas givenaccoladesfor her help instipend. OperationsDirectorate. OperationsSection from 1980-1983, and the establishingthenewofficeintheVanguardBldg.,

Harlan is the head of JSC's Safety, Reli- As deputychief,HickmonwillassistChiefAI SupplyBranchfrom1983-1990. and for the extraordinaryorganizationalabilityability and Quality Assurance Directorate; Scioneauxin the managementofa comprehen- she demonstratedwhile helping develop office

Engert is deputy director of Engineering; and sive logistics program involving acquisition, Murray top secretary proceduresto complement the structureof theHolloway is assistant director for NSTS storage, accountabilityand disposalof supplies organization.Programs in the Mission Operations and equipment, as weft as transportation Ann M Murray, secretary to the manager of She received a plaqueand $500 stipend withDirectorate. management.He will also serve as JSC supply the Crew Emergency Return Vehicle (CERV) the award.

JSC worker Payload specialists pickedto receive for microgravity laboratoryRotaryaward NASA, in consultation with the dozen countries willfocus on mate-Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and rialsandlifesciences,twodisciplines

RichardBrown,supervisorof elec- the European Space Agency (ESA), needing crew participation andtricaland environmentalsystemsfor has chosen Dr. UIf D. Merboldand access to reducedgravity.IML-I willRockwell Space Operations Co. Dr. RobertaL. Bondar as the prime use the Spacelab long moduleand(RSOC) at JSC, will receive one of flight payloadspecialistsfor the first is a dedicatedmicrogravitymission.four 1990 Stellar Awards at cerem- InternationalMicrogravityLaboratory The investigationswillusefour lifeoniesin Houston'sHyattRegencyon mission(IML-I). sciences experiment facilities,Feb.15. ESA'sMerboldandCSA'sBondar, designed for multiple experiments,

Lew Allen, directorof NASA's Jet will fly STS-42 aboard the Space includingbiorack,gravitationalplantPropulsion Laboratory, will be Shuttle Columbia currently sche- physiologyfacility,microgravityyes-honored with this year's National ._, duledfor launchin December. tibular investigations and spaceSpaceTrophy,to be presentedatthe _,_ Dr. Kenneth E. Money, CSA, and physiologyexperiments.annual banquet sponsored by the Dr. Roger K. Crouch, NASA Head- Six materials experimentfacilitiesRotary National Award for Space quarters,have been selected as the also will be used, including fluidAchievementFoundation. backup payloadspecialists, experiment system, vapor crystal

In addition, NASA Administrator MoneyandCrouchwillbeprinciple growthsystem,mercury-iodidecrys-RichardTruly and Dr. LennardFisk, communicators with the laboratory tal growth system, organic crystalassociate administrator for space duringthe missionfrom the Payload growthfacility,thecriticalpointfacilitysciences and applicationsat NASA Operations Control Center at the and proteincrystal growthfacilities.Headquarters,will participate in the Marshall Space Flight Center. They These multi-experiment facilitiesexecutive forum portion of the event " will be trained to substitute for the have been built by the U.S., Euro-heldearlierthatday, prime payload specialists if penn, Canadian and Japanese

The Stellar Awards are presented necessary, investigators and organizations.to American citizens who have made The designations were based on Columbia will fly in a 165nauticalstellar contributions to the space recommendationsofthelML-Ilnves- mile-high, 28.5 degree orbit. Missionprogramthroughouttheircareers, tigatorsWorkingGroup. durationis plannedfor ninedays.A

Brown's award in the flight control IML-I will be the first of a series tenthdaywillbeflownifflightresourcescategory is for his work in pioneering of microgravity investigations using allow.The orbiter will fly in a "gravitythe flight control concepts and tech- the Spacelab module. An interna- gradient" attitude (tail toward Earth)niquesused inall U.S.manned space tiona] team consisting of more than thereby producing the least gravita-missions.Brown's expertisedevelop- 200 investigators from more than a tionaldisturbanceon the Spacelab.ing emergency proceduresto enable JSCPhoto

the safe return of the Apollo 13 PRUNIN' TIME--Groundskeepers trim the trees outside BIdg. lin Vehicle pass requestsmission,andenablingSkylabcarrying preparation for the upcoming growing season. Roy Blanchardon its experimentsdespitethe failure works from a ladder while Bennie Esquivel steadies the platform.

of a solarpanet to deploy,alsowere The pruning is designed to reshape, revitalize and remova dead being accepted for 1990citedwhen theawardannouncements and dying material from the trees during their dormant state.were made.

StellarAwardsalso will be pres- Requests for vehicle passes to flight requested,and whetheryour

ented to Robert T. McCall, artist, in Atlantis rolls to launch pad watch launches and/or landings of vehicleisastandard(includingvans)the Visual Arts category, for his this year's shuttle flights are now oroversizedvehicle.elaboratespace illustrations;to Mar- being accepted by the Public Ser- For exact shuttle dates,consult acia Smith, specialist in aerospace (Continued on Page 4) Earlier this week, following mating vices Branch. NASA, contractor, and current manifest. Remember thatpolicy at the Libraryof Congress and Creighton. Pilot is Air Force Col. with the solid rocket booster/exter- Air Force badged JSC employees only badged occupants will beexecutive directorof the U.S.National John Casper. Three mission spe- nal tank stack, Atlantis was powered may be issued passes on a first- permitted to view the launches andCommission on Space, in the legis- cialists are also part of the crew, and up for the shuttle interface test. The come, first-served basis, landings of Department of Defenselative support category; and to Craig include Marine Lt.Col.DaveHilmers, test verified critical connections A pass permits the occupants of (DOD) flights, while vehicles at otherP. Covault, senior space technology USAF Col. Mike Mullane and Navy between the vehicle elements and one standard-sized passenger veh- flights will be admitted with non-editor of Aviation Week and Space Lt. Commander Pierre Thuot. the mobile launch platform, icle, including vans, to view a launch badged friends and family membersTechnology, in the news media Creighton is making his second The yaw rate gyro assembly on or landing from a specific site. aboard.category, shuttle flight. He previously flew as the left solid rocket booster was Special passes are available for Instructions to guests planning to

Sam F. lacobellis, executive vice pilot on STS-51G. STS-36 is replaced Tuesday and retest was to larger vehicles, attend the launch or landing will bepresident and chief operating officer Hilmers' and Mullane's third flight, be in work today. This unit provides To apply, submit a written request provided along withthe vehicle pass,for Rockwell InternationaI Corp., is the Hilmers was a mission specialist on information to the orbiter's compu- to the Public Services Branch, AP4, which is mailed to the requestorfeatured speaker. Additional informa- STS-51J and STS-26. Mullane was ters and guidance, navigation and that includes your name, telephone about three weeks before launch.tion is available by contacting John a mission specialist on STS-41D control system during ascent in extension, complete mailing Requests received fewer than 30Francis or Cynthia Griffin, at 333- and STS-27. Casper and Thuot are conjunction with the orbiter's rollrate address, whether you want a launch days before a specific flight are5986. making their first shuttle flights, gyros, and/or landing pass, specific shuttle placed on a waiting list.

Columbia ret urns from successful rnission Early booking advised(Continued from Page 1) experimenttrayswerepartiallypeeled "It just so happeneclI wasrunning.,._ "°-paceNews Launch, landinsuggest that the condition of LDEF is back "like a sardinecan" in the words on the treadmill when the fire alarm g

aboutas NASA officialsexpected, of Brandenstein. In addition, the went off. And l have documented fares discountedThe objective of LDEF, which thermal cover strips around the detec- evidence that will make your heart rateorbited Earthfor nearly six years, was tors of a space plasma high voltage go up," Brandensteinrecalled.to measure the effects of atomic drainage experiment appear to have A state vector that was damaged for JSC travelersoxygen,space radiation,micrometeo- erodedaway. duringtransmission to Columbia from The Roundup is an officialroids,man-made debris,vacuum and ColumbiaandLDEFwere expected Mission Control also caused the publication of the National The Ask Mr. Foster Travel Serviceother space-related phenomena on to arrive back at Kennedy Space reaction control system to make Aeronautics and Space has announced discounted air faresmore than 10,000 test specimens. Center today. The orbiter will be de- incorrectfirings onthe crew's planned Administration, Lyndon B. to any shuttle launch or landing inSome of those effects were imme- matedfromthe ShuttleCarrierAircraft next-to-last night. However, the prob- Johnson Space Center, 1990.diatelyobservableon LDEFduring in- and towed to the Orbiter Processing lem was quickly straightenedout. The special fares are available toflight recoveryoperations. Facility (OPF) shortly thereafter.Cur- Also, a problem was noted early Houston, Texas, and is anyJSCemployeeswhowanttoplan

"We hope that the benefits of what rentplanscallfortheremovalofLDEF in the flight with one of two dehu- published every Friday bythe personal travel to Kennedy Spacewe've done in the last 11 days will fromColumbia'spayload bay Monday. midifiers, or humidity separators on Public Affairs Office for all Center for launches or Edwards Airreach far into the future, from the Program officials estimate that board. The prime unit was turned off space center employees. Force Base for landings.

materials end of it, the medical end removal of the experiment trays will after it leaked an estimated two Swap Shop deadline is every The travel service on Bldg. 1's firstof it, and from the biology end of it," begin around Feb. 22. gallons Qf water into an area below floor will offer a 50 percent discountDunbar said. Columbia performed almost flaw- the middeckfloor, resulting in several Friday, two weeks before the off regular coach fares to JSC

Some thin film test specimens lessly,except for minor glitches in an hours of extra housekeeping work. desired date of publication, employees traveling for this purpose.appeared to be degraded or corn- Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and A back-up unit was put into service. The travel must be for personalpletely eroded. Some thin film balloon the avionics bay's smoke detection It leaked smaller quantities of water, Editor ................... Kelly Humphries reasons. There are no restrictions,material test specimens were broken system, both of which set off false but the leakage was contained using butspace is limited and early bookingawayat one end. The Kaptonthermal alarmsand awakenedthe crew ontwo towels and plastic bags rigged to the Associate Editor ....LindaCopley is advised. Contact Dottle or Jan atcoverson twoHeavyIonsin Space nights, unitbythe crew. x38688for moreinformation.

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